Marmoset

Response to novel food and the role of social influences in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and Goeldi’s monkeys (Callimico goeldii)

In this study, we aimed to (i) investigate the response to novel food in adult common marmosets and Goeldi's monkeys and (ii) assess the role of social influences. We used an experimental paradigm employed previously with capuchin monkeys and children,...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Addessi, E., Chiarotti, F., Visalberghi, E. et al. 2007. Response to novel food and the role of social influences in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and Goeldi's monkeys (Callimico goeldii). American Journal of Primatology 69(11), 1210-1222.

Socially-mediated learning in groups of primates: models and methods

An ethological understanding of a behavioral phenomenon incorporates four levels of explanation: development, mechanism, function, and evolution. The phenomenon of socially-mediated learning has garnered a great deal of attention from ethologists, prominently including primatologists. Gregarious primates often exhibit specific behaviors...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Crast, J. 2007. Socially-mediated learning in groups of primates: models and methods. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 74. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #90)

Ping pong balls: An economic idea to enrich marmosets

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Geronymo, M. G. F., Von Zeidler Stasieniuk, E., da Rocha, C. G. et al. 2007. Ping pong balls: An economic idea to enrich marmosets. Shape of Enrichment 16(1/2), no page numbers.

Meal worm feeder for common marmosets

A meal worm feeder is described.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glenn, A., Watson, J. 2007. Meal worm feeder for common marmosets. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 12(2), 1-2.

A refinement of oral dosing in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

Flavor masks were employed to facilititate acceptance of dosing solutions.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Donnelly, M. J., Wickham, A., Kulick, A. et al. 2007. A refinement of oral dosing in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) . American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 45 (Abstract).

Nonhuman primates prefer slow tempos but dislike music overall

Both tamarins and marmosets preferred slow tempo to fast temp music, and when allowed to choose between slow tempo musical stimuli and silence they preferred silence.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McDermott, J., Hauser, M. D. 2007. Nonhuman primates prefer slow tempos but dislike music overall. Cognition 104, 654-668.

Ping-pong balls: an economical idea to enrich marmosets

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sgai, M. G. F. G., Von Seldler Stasieniuk, E., Da Rocha, C. et al. 2007. Ping-pong balls: an economical idea to enrich marmosets . Shape of Enrichment 16(1&2), 4.

A note on indoor and outdoor housing preferences of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

This study examined the preferences of six pairs of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) from the colony at the University of New England, Australia, between their home cage and either a large, enriched, indoor room or a smaller outdoor cage. When...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Kaplan, G., Rogers, L. J. 2007. A note on indoor and outdoor housing preferences of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 108(3-4), 348-353.

Components of an animal training program at a large institution

The application of positive reinforcement training (PRT) has increased in zoological, laboratory, and research settings in recent years, however there is little literature pertaining to the development and implementation of such programs. Over the past year, Yerkes National Primate Research...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: McMillan, J. L., Perlman, J. E., Bloomsmith, M. A. 2007. Components of an animal training program at a large institution. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 117. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #177)

Capturing and handling marmosets

After this getting acquainted period, I generally offer a favorite treat from the glove, such as marshmallow, at the outside of the cages, followed by reaching inside and allowing the marmosets to take the treat if they choose directly from...

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Donnelly, M. J. 2008. Capturing and handling marmosets. Laboratory Primate Newletter 47(4), 6-7.